Material Handler & Kitting Specialist - Forklift

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Wyoming (MI); On-site; USD 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East seeks a Material Handler for a Grand Rapids-area manufacturer at a Wyoming, MI site. This hands-on role involves moving parts and materials on the floor, building material kits for production, and operating a hilo/forklift to ensure production has what it needs throughout the day.

You will frequently lift up to 50 lbs, stay on your feet, and work with a team focused on efficiency and safety.

Qualifications

• Experience in warehouse, material handling, or manufacturing preferred.
• Previous hilo/forklift experience.
• Ability to lift and move up to 50 lbs regularly.
• Team-oriented with willingness to help others.
• Basic computer skills and ability to learn inventory systems.

Responsibilities

• Move, stage, and deliver materials within the facility.
• Assemble material kits for production.
• Load and unload parts; operate a hilo/forklift to move materials.
• Lift and carry up to 50 lbs; keep work areas organized.
• Support inventory counts and material location accuracy.
• Use scanners and computer systems to track material movement.
• Travel between two nearby company facilities as needed.
• Maintain safe, clean, and orderly workspaces.

Skills

Physical stamina

Team oriented

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Independent worker

Punctuality

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Hilo/Forklift operation

Inventory systems

Scanners

Computer literacy

Job description

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East seeks a Material Handler for a Grand Rapids-area manufacturer at a Wyoming, MI site. This hands-on role involves moving parts and materials on the floor, building material kits for production, and operating a hilo/forklift to ensure production has what it needs throughout the day.

You will frequently lift up to 50 lbs, stay on your feet, and work with a team focused on efficiency and safety.